“The person who learns the power of sacrifice is the person who will accomplish great things.” That quote can relate to many things, but for the purposes of this blog, I am using it in reference to good health. With the new year still just beginning, many of us have just…

Keeping your family happy and healthy is a team effort that requires plenty of planning and research to ensure a long and happy life. By incorporating the right vitamins and nutrients into the diet, it can help your children grow and develop stronger both physically and mentally. Create Healthy Alternatives…

How thin is too thin? My teenage daughter wears a size 0. She doesn’t have an eating disorder. She’s always been skinny, yet she satisfies a big appetite. I recall her as a toddler and doctors wanting to run tests because she was below the average. The test results always showed her to be…

Middle-aged women are commonly frustrated with extra weight gain going straight to their buttocks, thighs, and belly. If you are attempting to fight off a middle-aged belly, it is important to learn about the two types of fat and whether or not they pose any danger to your health. Fat No. 1: Menopot fat. This is a layer of fat that…

Le Corbusier is a powerhouse of interior design and don’t let the fact that he created and released his pieces back in the 1920’s and 30’s catch you off guard – his stunning sofas and other items of designer furniture are just as timely and relevant for today’s contemporary homes…

Man’s best friends can save lives with their keen sense of smell. A 2006 study revealed that dogs can detect lung and breast cancer simply by sniffing a person’s breath. Supposedly, cancer patients release biochemical markers in their breath which dogs can detect. Domestic dogs that were studied, and which only had…

Premature aging of the skin. Can it be stopped? While the visible signs of aging cannot be stopped, they can be diminished. Here are four aging enemies you can combat by making certain lifestyle changes. Enemy No. 1: The Environment As we age, our skin’s antioxidant defense system weakens and loses its capacity to…

A menu consisting of raw foods sounds kind of boring, huh! Yet, people who eat raw food diets claim they feel younger, have increased their energy, healed their body of certain ailments, and have even lost weight. But, before you answer the question above – “Would you eat a raw food diet?” – let’s clear…